Personal Appearance Presentation Designed by Illinois Hockey Officials Association

Looking the Part Create a Positive Impression Build Credibility Defines Your Roll as an Official –Teacher and Game Manager Good Looks Compliment Good Skills Looking Like an Official Commands Respect

Personal Appearance Face –Make sure you shave –Facial hair should be neatly trimmed Hair – Neat for your style General condition

Necessary Equipment Helmet –Mandatory –Black in color –Good condition –Visor- Mandatory (rule change 2013) Sweater –Long-sleeved Trousers –Black

Necessary Equipment (cont.) Girdle protection Skates –Well maintained –Clean white laces –No goalie skates! Cup and supporter Leg guards Elbow guards

Officials Supplies Whistles –Finger type –Minimum of 2 Rule book Referees manual(s) Equipment bag Tape

Officials Supplies (cont.) Telephone numbers –Assignors –Supervisors –Officials Cut skate laces Soap and towel

Off-Ice Dress for Regular Games What to wear –Nice clothing –Neat, clean and tidy –No team jackets –Avoid T-shirts and jeans ( if possible ) Why? –Good first impression –Shows that officials take pride in work

Proper On-Ice Attire Black helmet Sweater Crest Black trousers Finger whistle Clean white laces Well maintained skates Well groomed neat appearance